Graham started his NFL career with the Saints in 2000. He was cut after about a month in the preseason. He kicked one extra point and didn't attempt a field goal while he was with the team during the preseason.

Cornerback Chris Carr was also waived.

No additional moves were announced by the Saints Tuesday, according to reports.

Earlier this season head coach Sean Payton brought in three kickers to challenge Hartley.

Hartley was 22 of 30 in the 2013 regular season.

During the 2009 season, Hartley kicked the Saints into Super Bowl XLIV making a 40-yard field goal in overtime against the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game.

Hartley kicked four field goals in the Super Bowl against the Indianapolis Colts bringing the team its first Super Bowl win.

Saints punter Thomas Morestead commented via Twitter on his now former teammate being waived, saying, "Wishing @Ghartley5 all the best in his future. His foot helped us win a Super Bowl. #WhoDat"

The Saints will turn their attention to the Carolina Panthers (10-4) next Sunday in Charlotte in a contest that will likely decide the NFC South championship.

Tomorrow at noon, join WDSU sports anchor Fletcher Mackel for his weekly fan chat to discuss what Hartley being waived could mean for the future of the Black and Gold.

Coaches were more vocal and aggressive with players as training camp pushes ahead full steam. Players clashed with one another in several hard hits and tackles, indicating that ferocity was the name of the game.

The Obama administration will unveil a major climate change plan Monday aimed at a large reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from the nation's coal-burning power plants, a senior administration official told CNN.